Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA Condemns Headstone Vandalism
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Hundreds of gravestones were vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in Northeast, Philadelphia on Sunday.
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On Sunday, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA condemned the headstone vandalism at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Northeast, Philadelphia.
"We are deeply troubled by these rising and ongoing attacks on our Jewish sisters and brothers and members from our Philadelphia chapter are in route to assist in clean up," said Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, national vice president for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. "We call upon all Americans to stand united against this hatred and extremism."
Following waves of bomb threats at Jewish Centers around the country in January, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community released a similar statement, expressing their concerns.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community says they are ready to serve and protect their Jewish brothers and sisters against acts of intolerance and hate.
